When I recently revealed my roadside-restyle, many of you commented on the inside drawer detail as well as the painted finish. What I've learned from restyling furniture over the past few years, is that many times it's the extra attention ...
quick tip tuesday
How To Tell Hardwood From Softwood
Here's a great tip I received from a reader in BC... thanks for sharing Monique.. and for sending your amazing pics! Hi Denise, I love your blog. You give tons of great information and tips. Here's a quick tip you might like to ...
Spray Painting Tip – How To Mask Off Curvy Round Furniture with Plastic Wrap
Here's a great follow up and spray painting tip! Last week, I shared how to protect drawers while spray painting - no painter's tape or newspaper required for this easy technique. When Andie from SliceofDIY.com saw this tip posted on Facebook, ...
How To Strain Paint the Thrifty Way
Hi guys... hope you're having an amazing day! I always love when you send me your painting quick-tips so keep them coming. Here's a great tip from Karen in Saskatchewan: How to Strain Paint the Thrifty Way! [box]Hi. Thanks so much ...
Replacing Broken Plastic Drawer Guides – Perfect Every Time!
Happy Tuesday to you! If you paint furniture you've probably seen a fair share of misaligned and broken drawers. A common problem I come across (and the very easiest to fix) are broken plastic drawer guides. Drawer guides are a cost efficient ...
Finding Your Center
Happy Tuesday... I hope all my Canadian friends had a fun Victoria Day long weekend! Today's quick tip is all about finding your center! Here's a really easy way to find your center point when working with something perfectly square. Rather ...
The Simplest Way To Add Furniture Legs
Happy Tuesday to you! Later today I'm delivering this night table to Dianne. She's a fun client of mine who purchased this raised stencil dresser - then requested this night table be painted to match. The night table is perfect for her needs but ...
Drill Bit Depth Stop ~ The DIY Kind
Happy Tuesday to you and welcome to another Q-T-T! When drilling holes, it's easy to miscalculate and drill a hole deeper than you need it to be. You can buy various types of drill bit depth stops that are collars you place on your bit ...
How To Feather Glaze A French Country Bird Desk
Hi Everyone! Yesterday I posted a decoupaged French Country Bird Desk. The drawers were decoupaged with a gorgeous bird and floral motif, and the body was painted white and antiqued with layers of soft feather glaze. I've already received a lot ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday ~ 12 Products That Remove Ink Stains From Wood Furniture
When you're restyling salvaged furniture, believe me - you see your fair share of stains. When I'm painting children's furniture, the most common stain I see is ink and permanent marker. Even though ink stains are one of the most difficult to ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday ~ Feed Your Creativity
Andrea and I have been MIA for the last few days. We ventured to Buffalo NY for a get-a-way. Stepping back from my daily routine to refresh and reboot my creativity always does me a world of wonders! When we take our sistahhh trips across the ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday ~ Stop Paint Build-Up
We all know painting can be messy. Unless you have some sort of "magic pouring system" {and if you do...pleeeease share! :) } the paint always seems to collect in the rim. I can't tell you how many times I've splashed myself with paint ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday ~ Keep A Perfectly Clean Edge Without Using Painters Tape!
This is such a simple tip but it can provide BIG results while saving you time from masking furniture off with painters tape! When I paint my furniture, I keep a perfectly clean edge without using painters tape by simply painting on a 45° degree ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Re-purpose Containers for Storage & Paint Projects
I'd like to thank Lynette from Shabby Chic Houzz today for sending in and sharing her Quick-Tip! [box] Hi Denise! Lynette from Shabby-Chic-Houzz here! Absolutely love your quick tip Tuesday! I collect all kinds of containers and ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: takes your furniture out of ‘park’ and gets it moving
You know you're really under the weather when you have no desire or gusto to do the things you love, right? I've been MIA from blog-land and social media the past few days. I've been sick and feverish...uggg. I have NO energy to paint or be ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Park Your Furniture For a Clean Finish and Stress Free Back
Hi Everyone! Today's Quick-Tip-Tuesday comes from a talented furniture painter; Jennifer at Trillium Park Designs. I recently discovered her Facebook Page, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of her work in the near future. Jennifer's Tip ~ ...
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